Craft Scotland is committed to supporting Scotland-based makers to develop a resilient creative and business practice.
We know how time-consuming finding the right opportunity for your practice can be, so every month we share hand-picked, relevant opportunities from Scotland and beyond.
Craft Scotland Opportunities
Open Call: Workshop Leaders at HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair
Closing Date: 5pm, 8 Aug 2025
Location: Edinburgh
Craft Scotland is inviting applications from makers and craft practitioners based in Scotland who can propose and facilitate workshops during HARVEST: Contemporary Craft Fair this October.
Jorum Craft Award - Round 11
Closing date: 5pm, 4 Aug 2025
Applications are open for Round 11 of the Jorum Craft Award. Apply for between £500 and £1,000 to assist with the development of your creative practice.
Career Opportunities at Craft Scotland
Closing date: 5pm, 22 Aug 2025
Location: Edinburgh and Online
Craft Scotland is seeking three people to join our dynamic team and fulfil exciting roles supporting and promoting Scottish contemporary craft.
Exhibit & Sell
Applications Open for Tea Green Winter Events
Closing date: 21 Jul 2025
Apply now to be part of Tea Green's winter craft and design markets, returning to cultural venues across Scotland.
Opportunity provided by: Tea Green Events
Location: Across Scotland
Applications Open for flock 2025
Closing date: 04 Aug 2025
Apply now for flock, The Barn’s annual contemporary craft & design fair this November and share your work with a craft-loving audience.
Opportunity provided by: The Barn
Location: Aberdeenshire
Funding
Applications are Open for Autumn QEST Grants
Closing date: 13 Aug 2025
Funding of up to £18,000 is available for UK-based makers through QEST’s autumn grants round. Support is offered to makers at all career stages.
Opportunity provided by: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST)
Eligibility Region: UK-wide
Awards & Competitions
The SAY Design Commission 2025
Closing date: 15 Jul 2025
Dundee-based makers are invited to design 14 bespoke prizes for the 2025 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award. The commission offers a £3,000 fee and national exposure.
Opportunity provided by: The SAY Awards
Eligibility Region: Dundee
Professional Development
Glasgow Ceramic Living Wage Graduate Internship
Closing date: 28 Jul 2025
Glasgow Ceramics Studio is offering two paid six-month internships (Oct 2025–Mar 2026 & Jan–Jun 2026) for emerging ceramicists. Includes studio access, skill development and a stipend.
Opportunity provided by: Glasgow Ceramics Studio
Location: Glasgow
Residencies & Jobs
Call to Makers: CULTURALITY Project
Closing date: 21 Jul 2025
Applied Arts Scotland seeks four rural-based makers for a 24 hour paid residency in the Cairngorms exploring creativity in rural economies. Open to AAS Members (or pending members).
Opportunity provided by: Applied Arts Scotland
Location: Cairngorms